Srinagar, May 16 -- Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, expressed deep grief over the demise of Abdul Rouf Fazili of Qamarwari, Srinagar, retired Deputy Conservator of Forests, a close relation of the Mirwaiz family, and a noted literary figure.

Remembering him as a dignified, intellectual, and refined personality, the Mirwaiz said that Abdul Rouf Fazili Sahib earned admiration and respect for both his professional integrity and literary contributions. He particularly noted his scholarly engagement with the thought and philosophy of Allama Iqbal and his valuable translation of "Awrad-e-Fatheeya" into English.

The Mirwaiz termed his passing as a significant loss to the literary and intellectual circles of Kashmir and reca...